All the personal belongings such as text books, notebooks, files, briefcases, umbrellas etc. should be kept at the property counter. However calculator and plain paper for note taking can be brought inside the library.

Strict silence should be observed within the library. The member must show his/her identity card when demanded by the library staff. Keep Mobile Phone in silent mode.

Writing or underlining in the books, periodicals, maps etc. is not allowed.

A student leaving the university before or after completing the course has to produce a Non liability certificate from the Librarian for getting any certificate from the university.

Staff members also have to obtain Non -liability certificate from the Librarian for relieving from the university, either on retirement, or on long leave.

Photocopying of materials, other than Theses/Dissertations, available in the library is permitted. Xeroxing may be made without violating the copyright act.

The University was established two decades ago in the name of the illustrious Indian philosopher Jagad Guru Adi Sankara in his place of birth at Kalady. The basic objective of the University is to impart knowledge in various branches of Sanskrit, Indology, Indian culture, Indian and Foreign languages, Indian philosophy, Fine Arts and Social Sciences and to promote the study and research in Sanskrit and other systems of Indian knowledge. As a centre of cultural heritage and a house for indigenous art forms, the University is envisioned to harmonize the society through educational excellence.